NEW HORIZONSA changing economy has created opportunity.

Innovative companies are rethinking their strategies and exploring

new frontiers to secure strong market positions for future growth.

Northwest Florida’s Gulf County is uniquely positioned for success

with an expanding deep water port, rail access, a new Sacred Heart

hospital, an educated work force and top-ranked public schools.

Growth potential in the region is excellent with Tyndall Air Force

Base just minutes away and the fi rst new international airport in

the United States in over a decade.

Gulf County is located 22 miles east of Panama City, Florida and just

two hours from the state capital of Tallahassee. The Gulf County

Economic Development Council is actively seeking and reaching

out to a wide range of strategic partners with advantageous

incentives. We invite you to take a look at exciting opportunities

unfolding that will change the way you think about doing business

along the beaches of Northwest Florida.

www.gulfcountyedc.org

Industrial canal to deep water port

Sacred Heart Hospital, Port St. Joe

Gulf Coast Community College

Panama City International Airport

Apalachicola Airport with 5,000-foot runway Port St. Joe Commerce Park

Tyndall Air Force Base

Apalachicola Northern Railroad System

SAFE HARBORA sustainable workforce requires more than a paycheck.

Gulf County, Florida is a place where both businesses and families

can thrive. Visitors are increasingly discovering our upbeat, down

home way of life and becoming residents. You’ll fi nd some of the

friendliest people you’ve ever met here—we think it’s contagious

because it’s not just the locals who wave anymore!

Like a giant arm, the 17-mile long St. Joseph Peninsula State

Park—home to America’s #1-Ranked Beach, 2002, for its towering

white sand dunes—curves around to protect our coastline and

quality of life. Nearby Panama City offers all the conveniences of

an urban neighbor, with just the right touch of distance for restful

seclusion. In fact, our area was dubbed Florida’s Forgotten Coast

when state tourism offi cials left it off a map in 1995. But, ever since

the word has gotten out with a thriving arts community, abundant

parks, recreation, walking and biking trails. From the world-class

freshwater fi shing of Wewahitchka to the historic, waterfront Port

St. Joe and Cape San Blas, Gulf County offers something for all.

www.gulfcountyedc.org

Scalloping in St. Joseph Bay

Florida’s Friendliest Marina

Historic Downtown Port St. Joe St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

America’s #1-Ranked Beach, 2002

St. Joseph Bay Country Club

Purple PrideWewahitchka’s Dead Lakes

Annual Plein Air Paint-Out

Crossroads of Gulf of Mexico & Intracoastal Waterway

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White City

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Gulf Coast Community College

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For more information on business incentives, Enterprise Zones, labor force & county demographics, visit:

www.gulfcountyedc.org

info@gulfcountyedc.org

406 Marina DrivePort St. Joe, FL 32456

850-229-1901 PHONE

FAX

EMAIL

ADDRESS

850-229-1905

TallahasseePanama City

Gulf County

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Produced in partnership with the Gulf Coast Workforce Board and the Gulf County Economic Development Council.